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Tourism chamber pushes for Russian and
Chinese visitors
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By the A.M. Costa Rica staff
The Cámera Nacional de Turismo wants more visitors from China
and Russia.
The chamber is asking the Instituto Costarricense de Turismo to push to
eliminate the need for visitors from those countries to have
pre-approved visas. The chamber said that tourists from these countries
are big spenders. Citing World Tourism Organization figures, the
chamber said that China ranks third among nations for tourist
expenditures overseas and Russia ranks ninth.
Technically all tourists who come to Costa Rica have a visa of some
form, but what the chamber wants is to eliminate the process in the
home country for tourists to come here. U.S. citizens and many visitors
from Europe just fill out a form as their plane lands.
The chamber said it did not think that government officials have taken
seriously their promise to eliminate bureaucracy and offer the tools
that would attract tourists from China and Russia.
“The national tourism industry needs better proactivity from ICT to
eliminate the need for visas for these countries
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that are strong tourism market
providers,” said the chamber president,
Juan Carlos Ramos, referring to the tourism institute by its acronym.
Tourism officials identified Brazil, China and Russia as emerging
markets, but steps have been taken to push for tourism from Brazil,
said the chamber. The World Tourism Organization says that China and
Russia are among the 10 biggest providers of international tourists
based on total overseas spending, the chamber said.
The rules for visas come from the Dirección General de
Migración y
Extranjería. Russian is in the so-called third group of
countries, and
China is in the fourth group. Chinese nationals have to submit an
application to the Costa Rican consulate in their home country but the
visa has to be approved by officials in San José.
Other group four countries are Bangladesh, Afghanistan, Cuba, Eritrea,
North Korea, Burma, Iraq, Haiti, Ethiopia, Iran Palestine, Sri Lanka,
Jamaica, Syria, and Somalia.
Russians have to apply for a visa while in Russia and can stay in Costa
Rica for just 30 days, according to the immigration agency.
Nicaragua
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• 1,495 sq. m. commercial "24 mts deep - 65 mts Road front"
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Playas Del Coco, Guanacaste
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Commercial lot, approximately 1,495 sq m. on Coco /Sardinal road across from Nacazcol:/Donde Johann restaurant. Held in S.A. corporation.
24 meters deep, 65 meters Highway Road front wide.
Nice little non-condominiumised neighborhood, easy access to bus,beaches, restaurants, towns, services.
Private neighborhood.
Excellent water.
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Playas Del Coco, Guanacaste
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Announcing a price reduction
on Commercial Lot on the road from Coco to Sardinal for Sale, a 1,495 sq. m. commercial "24 mts deep - 65 mts Road front". Now
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$160,000 USD
- US$107 per m2.
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Green Forest of Coco Beach, Las Palmas Urbanization
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Announcing a price reduction
on Green Forest of Coco Beach 14, Playas del Coco, Guanacaste, Costa Rica, a 322 sq. ft., 1 bath 2 story "Upper floor unit". Now
SOLD
$43,000 USD
- The lowest price ever!.
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El Penon Del Sol, Ocotal
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Announcing a price reduction
on El Penon del Sol, Ocotal, Guanacaste, Costa Rica, a 591 sq. ft., 1 bath, 2 bdrm 2 story "Loft Style". Now
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$59,900 USD
- Cash Offers Only!.
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Green Forest of Coco Beach, Las Palmas Urbanization
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Announcing a rent/lease reduction
on Green Forest of Coco Beach studio No 17, Las Palmas, Playas del Coco, Guanacaste, Costa Rica, a 322 sq. ft., 1 bath 2 story "Ground Floor Unit". Now
MLS®
$55 USD
Daily
- From $600.00 per month!.
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Las Torres Del Coco Studios , Las Palmas Urbanization
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Announcing a rent/lease reduction
on Las Torres del Coco studio No 7, a 322 sq. ft., 1 bath 2 story "Ground Floor Unit". Now
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$50 USD
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- From $50 per night!.
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What tax bill
would do
By the A.M. Costa Rica staff
Here is a basic outline of the Chinchilla administration tax proposal:
• No income tax increase for those earning 651,000 colons or less a
month, about $1,300.
• Passive income like rents and interest would be subjected to a 15
percent tax.
• The current 13 percent sales tax would be replaced by a 14 percent
value-added tax.
• Many now-exempt food products would be included in the new
value-added tax
- Medicine would be exempt from the value-added tax
• A 14 percent value-added tax would be assessed on the services
of professionals and contract workers, such as lawyers, accountants,
physicians and dentists.
- A 14 percent value-added tax would be assessed on private health care.
- The tax would be assessed on utilities like water and electricity.
• Public transportation, buses and taxis, would be exempt from the 14
percent value added tax.
• Registered small- to medium-sized companies would pay from 10 to 25
percent income tax.
• A 3 percent tax would be assessed on the sale of property. That is
twice the current rate.
• Tuition to accredited private educational institutions would be taxed
at 10 percent. Tuition at unaccredited schools would be taxed at 14
percent.
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Near Offers Considered!
• 1,168 sq. ft., 1 bath, 1 bdrm 3 story "3rd floor apartment"
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$150,000 USD
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Pacifico, Playas Del Coco
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Pacifico Lifestyle Residences strikes a perfect balance between the American-styled amenities you have grown accustomed to and the primeval beauty of the Costa Rican surrounds.
The name says it all. Enjoy all Pacifico has to offer in a one bedroom Lifestyle Residence 3rd floor apartment, steps from the Health Club & Spa.
Each Lifestyle Residence offers upscale interior features including custom cabinetry, granite countertops, premium fixtures, ceramic flooring and wall tile, and state-of-the-art appliances. Additionally, each residence is pre-wired for phone, cable and Internet access.
Pacifico is a 175 acre, master-planned community consisting of a retail village of over 35,000 sq. ft. of conveniences; 150 single-family homesites; 350 condominiums, townhomes, and villas; 20 village rental appartments; and an impressive list of amenities including a private, members-only Beach Club with restaurant and bar and a Health Club & Spa complete with tennis courts. Immerse yourself in the activity pool with children's splash fountain or in a separate classical-styled pool for swimming. The Members' Club; Sunset Bar; and Waterfall Pavilion round out the seemingly unending list of amenities.
Architecturally, Pacifico is a blend of Mediterranean and coastal design elements, which grace the natural landscape without taking away from its inherent beauty.
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Pacifico, Playas Del Coco
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Announcing a price reduction
on Lifestyle Residence Apartment, Pacifico, Playas del Coco, Guanacaste, Costa Rica, a 1,168 sq. ft., 1 bath, 1 bdrm 3 story "3rd floor apartment". Now
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$150,000 USD
- Below Developer's Price!.
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Near Offers Considered!
• 1,168 sq. ft., 1 bath, 1 bdrm 3 story "3rd floor apartment"
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MLS®
$150,000 USD
- Below Developer's Price!
Pacifico, Playas Del Coco
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Pacifico Lifestyle Residences strikes a perfect balance between the American-styled amenities you have grown accustomed to and the primeval beauty of the Costa Rican surrounds.
The name says it all. Enjoy all Pacifico has to offer in a one bedroom Lifestyle Residence 3rd floor apartment, steps from the Health Club & Spa.
Each Lifestyle Residence offers upscale interior features including custom cabinetry, granite countertops, premium fixtures, ceramic flooring and wall tile, and state-of-the-art appliances. Additionally, each residence is pre-wired for phone, cable and Internet access.
Pacifico is a 175 acre, master-planned community consisting of a retail village of over 35,000 sq. ft. of conveniences; 150 single-family homesites; 350 condominiums, townhomes, and villas; 20 village rental appartments; and an impressive list of amenities including a private, members-only Beach Club with restaurant and bar and a Health Club & Spa complete with tennis courts. Immerse yourself in the activity pool with children's splash fountain or in a separate classical-styled pool for swimming. The Members' Club; Sunset Bar; and Waterfall Pavilion round out the seemingly unending list of amenities.
Architecturally, Pacifico is a blend of Mediterranean and coastal design elements, which grace the natural landscape without taking away from its inherent beauty.
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Fire Sale!!!
• 794 sq. ft., 2 bath, 1 bdrm 2 story
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$65,000 USD
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Vista Perfecta, Playas Del Coco
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These ocean view condos have been built near the upscale Vista Marina development in Playas del Coco, Guanacaste. This 2 bed/2 bath condo is fully furnished and ready to move in. Vista Perfecta is located about 5 minutes from the beach, 3 mins from Automercado Supermarket. There is 633.50 square feet of living space under air-con and a 160 square feet balcony off of the upstairs bedroom. 252 sq.ft roof top terrace. The unit has one 12,000 BTU downstairs and one 9,000 BTU air-con in upstairs bedroom, etc. The ceilings are 10ft high and there is a spectacular view of Coco Bay from the upstairs bedroom and the balcony. There are only 13 units in the development with a swimming pool and guard house/BBQ area.
The property comes with the installed kitchen cabinetry and fully furnished.
Just one apartment is available for re-sale! A Bargain at this price!
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Vista Perfecta, Playas Del Coco
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Announcing a price reduction
on Villa Vista Perfecta No 1, Playas del Coco, Guanacaste, Costa Rica, a 794 sq. ft., 2 bath, 1 bdrm 2 story. Now
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$65,000 USD
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Long Lease Available!
• 753 sq. ft., 2 bath, 2 bdrm 2 story "Ground Floor Unit"
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$90 USD
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Villas San Angel , Las Palmas Urbanization
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Built in 2004, this spacious two bedroom / two bathroom town houses offer excellent location just over 200 meters from Coco Beach and 300 meters from Cafe Playa and Pacifico Beach Clubs. Each Villa also features a fully equipped kitchen with dining area. Living room overlooks a pool with barbecue area. Ceramic tile floors unobtrusively harmonize with the construction details throughout the house. Soft lighting was elaborated to enhance the decorative elements, giving a soft but efficient light to all areas. A little over 200 meters from the very cozy Italian restaurant La Dolce Vita, Ice-Cream Parlor and grocery shop. Within walking distance form the center of Coco fishing village with its restaurants, bars and casinos.
Nearest Golf Course : Papagayo Golf Course at 6-10 miles
Nearest Spa : Borinquen Spa at 21-50 miles
Nearest Town : Playas del Coco at Within Downtown Area
Nearest Airport : Daniel Oduber Airport at 6-10 miles
Nearest Beach : Coco Beach at 1 blocks
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Villas San Angel , Las Palmas Urbanization
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Announcing a rent/lease reduction
on Villa San Angel No 3, Las Palmas, Playas del Coco, Guanacaste, Costa Rica, a 753 sq. ft., 2 bath, 2 bdrm 2 story "Ground Floor Unit". Now
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$90 USD
Daily
- From $950.00 per month!.
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